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1952 Map of Bradley

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bradley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Bradley serves as the primary hub of this 1950s Arkansas landscape, situated along the St Louis Southwestern railroad just north of the Arkansas Louisiana state line. The survey captures a rural network of small communities and family landmarks, including Walnut Hill and the settlement of Gin City. A significant portion of the eastern terrain is dedicated to the State Game Refuge Boundary, while the western area is defined by the winding course of Posten Bayou and Enyart Lake.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by several country churches and burial grounds, such as Chalybeate Springs Ch, St Mary Cem, and Oak Hill Ch. The map documents the specific drainage patterns of the era, from the northern Dooley Creek down to Boggs Creek and Martin Creek in the south. The presence of Bunkham Sch and a local Sand Pit illustrates the local infrastructure and industry supporting the residents of Lafayette County and Bossier Parish during this period.